The Pottsville School Board considered an overnight trip for the high school EAST team in Hot Springs, where eight students and two chaperones will attend a conference. The board approved the trip during its meeting Thursday.

The board also considered and approved an overnight trip for fifth-grade students.

"This is a reward for students that have had good behavior and good grades throughout the school year," superintendent Larry Dugger said. "We have done this for several years. The students will have the opportunity to camp out at Lake Dardanelle State Park in May."

Central office administrators' contracts were renewed for another year for all principals and assistant principals.

Superintendent Dugger's contract was also renewed for an additional year.

The board took time to recognize the district's students of the month. Elementary student of the month was Kailah Zinnell, second grade; middle school student of the month was Jade Branning, fifth-grade; Junior High student of the month was Ashley Benham, ninth grade; and High School Student of the Month was Luyi Li.